Cameras & Camcorders

Metering is one of the most important functions that a camera performs, and if you want to unleash the true power of your DSLR or mirrorless camera by shooting in manual mode, it’s something you’ll need to learn about, or you could end up shooting lots of silhouettes this summer!   Today photographer Justin Morrison gives us the low-down on metering modes; what they are and when to use them.

There’s no need to sacrifice quality for size when it comes to your digital camera. The Sony RX100 III is a compact camera that rivals the larger (and heavier) DLSR cameras. It’s as light as a smartphone but takes far superior photos.   This is the next generation camera from Sony’s first version, the Sony Cybershot RX100, that was released in 2012.  The Sony RX100 III is a faster, smarter and improved version.   Here’s what you can expect from this powerhouse pocket camera.  

  My experience with SLR cameras (however ancient) made me the perfect person to try out three of Canon’s latest and greatest DSLR’s – The Canon EOS Rebel SL1, the Canon EOS Rebel T5i, and the Canon EOS 70D. The goal of this test? To get behind the lens of these three for a few days and share the features of these beauties from a mom’s perspective, so you’ll know before you pick it up what it’s best for.

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 Post-processing is such a major part of the photography process nowadays, even if you’re not photoshopping your work there are still tonnes of tweaks you can make to enhance the look of your photographs.    Today I’ll talk you through some of the basics to help get you up and running.

 The hot and sunny days of summer are upon us, and that means creating awesome memories with family and friends. And thanks to things like smartphones and affordable HD cameras and video cameras, it’s never been easier to capture every second of those important memories. The only problem, however, is the very real complication of making sure those memories are preserved forever in a digital age. But, not to worry. I have a few suggestions to help you safeguard all those images and videos of the upcoming good times, and even how to make your summer more memorable.

Whether you shoot nature and wildlife, architecture or people, there are principles that can be applied across all genres of photography that can help you to become a better photographer. Today in part 3 of our ‘How To Use Your Camera’ series, we’re going to try to help you find inspiration for your journey in photography. 

Discover what a mirrorless camera is, how it works, and why it's a popular choice for photographers and videographers.